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July 14, 2017 | Vol. 5, Number 28 | www.mamaroneckreview.com

Ralph’s closes doors after tumultuous year By JAMES PERO Staff Writer

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Big Picture Foundation brought children from the U.S. and Syria together to enjoy an afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The foundation works with children to help fundraise through works of art they create. For story, see page 6. Photo courtesy Roundhillcolormill.com

Village deputy mayor at center of ongoing ethics probe By JAMES PERO Staff Writer In fending off an ethics complaint, Republican Deputy Mayor Louis Santoro will move to avail himself of a taxpayer-funded attorney made possible by a proposed amendment to village law. Specifically, the proposed law would amend village code to include volunteers of boards or commissions, or elected officials that wish to defend themselves from administrative actions brought against them while carrying out their official duties using taxpayer money. This would mark the second

time in the last year that Santoro would have hired his own attorney and asked the village to reimburse him for costs. The proposal has yet to be discussed via public meeting, but according to Trustee Leon Potok, a Democrat, the issue will be mulled by the village board throughout the course of the next several months. The complaint which spurred the amendment proposal, was filed by village resident Sue McCrory and alleges Santoro broke Open Meetings Law law by failing to properly recuse himself during public discussions earlier this year regarding the village’s

reimbursement of his personal attorney fees. In 2016 Mayor Norman Rosenblum, a Republican, sued the village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees, including Santoro, in an attempt to stymie two referenda proposed by board Democrats that altered various powers and privileges of the mayor, including appointments to land use boards. However, Santoro did not vote in favor of moving forward with the referenda. During the litigation, which lasted little more than one month before being thrown out by a Westchester County judge, Santoro hired his own personal de-

fense attorney, opting not to utilize representation from an attorney retained by the rest of the Democratic members of the Board of Trustees. According to Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat, to overturn the decision made by the Board of Trustees, Santoro, a member of the body, was required to be included in the lawsuit. The Board of Trustees, at its Feb. 13 meeting, voted to unanimously to approve the village’s reimbursement of Santoro’s personal attorney fees in that matter. While Santoro recused himself from voting that night, the ETHICS continued on page 9

Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream, a popular Mamaroneck eatery, will shutter its doors this week after the village Zoning Board of Appeals’ unanimous vote to deny the business a special permit. Now, village officials fear a retaliatory lawsuit may be imminent. The storefront’s closure punctuates a year of being mired in litigation, uncertainty and scrutiny from neighboring residents and land use boards; both of whom have been vocal in their opposition to the store which they describe as detrimental to noise, traffic and safety conditions. “We thought that it was difficult—if not impossible—to configure that use for that neighborhood in a way that would be compatible with that community,” said zoning board Chairman Barry Weprin. Ralph’s was forced to undergo a special permitting process after being re-processed as a fast food establishment; a use that is not expressly permitted in C-1 district’s without the approval of a special permit. That permit application was denied was rejected by the zoning board at its July 6 meeting. Among the land use issues surrounding Ralph’s operation were exacerbated traffic conditions and the use of an outdoor counter which is not allowed in the village without a variance. From the beginning, Ralph’s operations, out of its 946 E. Boston Post Road storefront, have

been inauspicious; the Mamaroneck location—opened in May 2016—marked the first Ralph’s in Westchester County. Last year, the store—which is part of a broader Staten Island-based franchise—was found to have been misclassified as a retail establishment during its original application process by village Building Inspector Dan Gray. It was later determined that the business should have been processed as a fast food restaurant. That classification also allowed for the business to circumvent a special permitting process, subsequent site plan reviews, and a public notice to residents that the business planned to open in their neighborhoods. C-1 zoning districts, like the one currently encompassing Ralph’s storefront, do not allow expressly allow for fast food establishments and mandate that any application for one undergo a special permitting process. After a zoning appeal launched by residents from the neighboring Keeler and Frank avenues, however, Ralph’s underwent a retroactive special permitting process, and was scrutinized as a fast food restaurant. Weprin, who said he couldn’t speak in length on the matter due to potential litigation, described the elongated process of vetting Ralph’s as “unique.” “Normally they would have to apply for special permit before they open,” he said. “I’m hopeful that something like this will never happen again.” RALPH’S continued on page 10

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What’s going on... Mamaroneck Public Library

Adult Summer Camp

Jiggles and Giggles

The Art of Homebrewing

On Mondays through Aug. 28. Summer is a time when kids look forward to going to camp where they can relax and engage in really fun (and educational) programs. For this summer, the library’s Adult Team has created a schedule of eight wonderful programs to engage those who are age 18 and beyond. On July 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., create beautiful “Beadz” with Mary. Register by calling 630-5888.

On Thursday, July 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. Children will sing and dance while using musical instruments. This Music and Movement program is for children ages 2 to 5 and their siblings and caregivers. No registration required.

On Thursday, July 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Village Center. Phil Clarke, of Westchester Homebrew Emporium, will lead this instructive program about beer, including a discussion of what beer is and how to brew it. You will learn about the ingredients required, the equipment needed and the procedures to follow to make beer on a homebrewer’s level. Space is limited. Online registration required. Proper I.D. required to taste beer.

Picnic Stories Visit mamaronecklibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs. The library will be closed on Friday, July 21 for in-house staff training.

World Languages Storytime On Mondays through Aug. 7, except July 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Program Room. This program is open to children of all ages, and no registration is required. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft related to a different culture each session.

Tween Time On Mondays through Aug. 7 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For grades 3–6. Tweens will be given an opportunity to take part in an Engineering Building Challenge. No registration required.

On Tuesdays through Aug. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For children of all ages. No registration required; pack a picnic lunch and meet in the Children’s Room. The library will provide the cold drinks.

Build a Better World Through Art On Tuesday, July 18 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Program Room. Create your own masterpiece on canvas at the library’s paint party, and wear old, disposable clothing. Call 630-5894 to register.

Build a Better Clay Sculpture On Wednesday, July 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Teen Library. This program is open to middle and high school-age teens. Registration is required. Call 630-5875 to register.

Battle of the Books roundtables

Bedtime Stories

On Monday, July 17 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Teen Library. These are middle and high school summer reading book review sessions. Registration is required by calling 630-5875.

On Wednesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. For children of all ages. Pajamas, pillows and teddy bears welcome. No registration required.

Teen 3-D Printing Club On Thursday, July 20 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Tech Lab. Join the new Teen 3-D Printing Club. Open to all middle and high school teens. Space and materials are limited; registration required by calling the Teen Library at 630-5875.

Larchmont Public Library Visit larchmontlibrary.org for more information on library hours and programs.

Summer Mondays: Animation with Austin On Monday, July 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. For grades six and up. Animation expert Austin Olney will show participants how to create their own cartoons. Each participant will work on an iPad to create a unique animation. Online registration required.

Chair Yoga with Vincenza Madonia On Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Village Center. Join certified yoga instructor Vincenza Madonia for these sessions of chair yoga. Chair yoga consists of arm, leg and head movements, as well as twisting your torso, that are done while seated in a chair. There are also standing movements that use a chair for support. Chair yoga is a terrific way to maintain fitness of your body and mind through very low-impact exercises. No registration required.

Town of Mamaroneck events Outdoor Concerts in the Park The town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department presents Outdoor Concerts in the Park, taking place on Mondays at Memorial Park at 7 p.m. On July 17, Back to the Garden 1969 will perform. They wowed in the past, so don’t miss them this year. Take a trip back to the music of the Woodstock era. Enjoy all those beloved favorites from the generation that rocked the world more than 45 years ago. Bring your family, a blanket or char and join your neighbors for an evening of great music and fun. Food and beverages will be available for sale. The playground will be open for children’s enjoyment. Free parking is available across the street in Commuter Lot No. 1 on Myrtle Boulevard. Co-sponsored by Ray Catena Lexus of Larchmont and Houlihan Lawrence Larchmont. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be rescheduled when possible.

LMCTV

Build a Car On Tuesday, July 18 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. For ages 3 and 4. Ladies and gentlemen, rev up those engines for a great storytime. Participants will put their pedals to the metal and make toilet paper race cars. No registration required.

Garden Buddies: Seeds On Wednesday, July 19 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 7. Join the library in Ryder’s Garden and learn about the jungle of plants and animals that grow in the garden along with its garden helpers. Online registration required.

Construction Zone Thursdays in July at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3 and 4. Calling all construction lovers. Come to the library for some structured building and unstructured play time with LEGO Bricks, ramps, and more. A free ticket is required to attend this event. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program.

Summer Camp Afternoon Games On Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village Center. Spend an air-conditioned afternoon with friends and play classic games like mahjong, chess or Scrabble. Or you can enjoy some adult coloring. Ice cream will be served at 3 p.m. No registration required.

Complete the Catapult Challenge On Thursday, July 20 at 3:45 p.m. For ages 8 to 11. Can you use your engineering skills to storm a castle? Medieval history and science are rolled into one fantastic hour of fun as you learn how to build a catapult strong enough to take down a castle. With the Westchester Children’s Museum. Online registration required.

Teen summer filmmaking workshops Make a movie at LMCTV this summer. Geared for young people age 13 and up, LMCTV’s summer filmmaking workshops are a tremendous opportunity to learn hands-on video and filmmaking skills. In their first week, participants are trained in filmmaking skills including scriptwriting, cinematography, lighting, and audio. During the second week, these skills are put right to use in the filming of a short movie and behind-the-scenes documentary. The final week is dedicated to using LMCTV’s state-of-the-art editing systems to put the finishing touches on the newest local masterpiece. Every fall, LMCTV holds a screening of the finished films from the workshops at the Mamaroneck High School television studio. “This is one of our favorite events during the year,” Sullivan said. Each workshop is held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for three weeks at LMCTV’s studio in Mamaroneck. Workshop II from July 24 to Aug. 11. Led by independent filmmaker and LMCTV staff member Dena Schumacher, the workshop is in its 17th year. Open enrollment is ongoing. Space is limited, so visit lmctv.org or call Sullivan at 3812002 ext. 202 to sign up today. Deadline for our What’s Going On section is every Thursday at noon. Though space is not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your listing. Please send all items to news@hometwn.com.

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proves power of arts By TAYLOR BROWN General Assignment Reporter With the summer in full swing, Kim Tamalonis, president and founder of Big Picture Foundation is working to challenge children in the local and global communities to come together through the arts. Big Picture Foundation, BPF, is a nonprofit foundation that works with middle and high school students from the U.S. to help fundraise for refugee organizations, and collaborate through creative projects with children from the more than five different countries. “[BPF] will hopefully allow [the children] to go into our world with a really global view and that will help them be successful citizens,” said Brit Rothstein, BPF board president. This summer, Tamalonis has given children the task of participating in BPF’s global art challenges. These themed art projects include things like inventing their own candy, creating their own music, and designing their own fictional creatures. Tamalonis wrote on bigpicturefoundation.com, “The themes give participants a fun way to communicate with other kids around the world.” She has also encouraged children to host their own Nights of a Thousand Dinners parties, which help raise money to end poverty by asking guests at the dinner parties to collect donations that will be given to United Nations Association of New York City, UNANYC, a nonprofit organization that helps to educate members

From left, Kim Tamalonis, president and founder of Big Picture Foundation and Jehanne Anabtawi, board member of Blossom Hill Foundation. Photos courtesy blossomhill-foundation.org

Children in Big Picture Foundation take a trip to the Metropolitan Museum where they were able to learn about and create art. Photo courtesy Bigpicturefoundation.com

of New York on the goals of the United Nations. The UNA-NYC will eventually put these funds toward helping build a school in Kenya. “I’m not asking kids to do math here, I’m asking them to find fun ways to make a difference, to make our world happier [and] more positive,” said Tamalonis, a Rye Middle School art teacher. Tamalonis explained that as the foundation continues to grow, she tries to encourage the BPF kids to take on their own projects. She first began working with her art students in the fall 2015 semester on a project to help give back to refugee children. Tamalonis, who’s from Greenwich, Connecticut, explained that

she had her students begin brainstorming ways they could use art for change. She described them as “heroes of the contemporary art world.” She explained that the project was sparked by her interest in the news of the escalating Syrian civil war. “I was stunned by a world that didn’t galvanize to save people who were so desperate that they were fleeing their homes to take their children in the dead of night on ill-fated rubber dinghies,” Tamalonis told the Review. Through the project, Tamalonis and her students donated handmade cards and sketchbooks to Studio Syria, a nonprofit that provides art and educational opportunities for Syrian refugees.

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Students from Rye Middle School created works of art that they sold to raise money for the Blossom Hill Foundation.

Big Picture Foundation kids spend the summer running lemonade stands to raise money for the foundation. Photo courtesy Bigpicturefoundation.com

The students then sold their art at The Rye Arts Center, and raised $3,000 for Blossom Hill Foundation, a nonprofit that works with children in conflict zones. After this initial project, children began to hear about the work Tamalonis had done through word of mouth, and the following year she was approached by a student interested in putting together another fundraiser. “Instead of it being small and contained, immediately I had so many kids [wanting to be] involved,” she said. Now two years later, Tamalonis is working with more than 200 children in Rye as well as kids from Greenwich and refugee children. Because of all the work that the children were doing, she felt it was necessary to distinguish the work in her art classes from the fundraisers, and formed BPF in December 2016. “Kids are becoming leaders on their own,” she said. “They’re

finding ways to take on the challenge of using art to do outreach work.” Tamalonis said that in time, she wants to be able to open up the program to more students in the metro area. She explained that the expansion of BPF, which only recently received its 501(c)(3) status, and the work it does is contingent on them raising more funds to support hiring of more staff. She said that her plan is to spend the summer developing grant proposals and talking to art centers around Westchester and Fairfield counties. Rothstein explained that their immediate goal is to be able to get more students, families and schools across the world involved. “I hope the program helps nurture future leaders who understand the need for public service [and have] respect for world cultures,” Tamalonis said. CONTACT: taylor@hometwn.com

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Letters to the Editor

Parking at Rye Town Park To the Editor, A funny thing happened on the way to Oakland Beach on Sunday, July 9 at about 1 p.m. Cars were lined up all the way up Dearborn Avenue, none of which could gain access to the parking area. Wow, I thought, did every one in Westchester decided to go for a swim today? It was a really beautiful day. The cars were filled with families all hoping to take their children to the beach. But the Rye Town Park Commission, in its infinite wisdom, decided to rent out the pavilion area to a huge wedding which included saved parking spots for all the wedding guests, denying parents and children a day out for family fun. The commission continues to see the facilities at Oakland Beach as a “Cash Cow” in direct violation of its bylaws which states many times that Rye Town Park’s purpose is to allow the people unfettered access to the waters of Long Island Sound. Furthermore, the bylaws state that the commissioners do not have the power do lease any privileges which deny the people full enjoyment of the waters of Long Island Sound. Allowing special parking for the renters of the pavilion certainly seems to be denying beachgoers. Parking should always be on a first-come, first-served basis. But in the interest of making money, maybe they can convince their friends in the state government to amend that bylaw, too. The beat continues on Monday, July 10. The lot nearest to the beach was closed with signs saying for authorized cars only. When I questioned this, I was told by security they had to save spaces for 50 volleyball players who were coming at 5 p.m.; it was then early afternoon. Volleyball players? Commissioners, get your priorities right. Diane Horner, Mamaroneck

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complaint alleges that the deputy mayor—who was conducting the night’s public meeting in Rosenblum’s absence—violated ethics laws by still participating in the discussion and failing to leave the dais. According to Maria DeRose, secretary of the Ethics Board, the body has yet to discuss the matter. Further, DeRose said she is unsure of what types of sanctions Santoro could be charged with, if any. Ethics Board guidelines dictate

the body may issue an advisory opinion that can be accepted or denied by the Board of Trustees. The penalties for acting in violation of the village’s ethical guidelines can vary depending on the nature of the offense and recommendations put forward by the Ethics Board. Santoro, who was first elected to the village board in 2009, will not seek re-election this year. Santoro and McCrory could not be reached for comment as of press time. CONTACT: james@hometwn.com

Library offers introduction to biomimicry

Village of Mamaroneck Trustee Louis Santoro will be the subject of an ethics investigation after a complaint from resident Sue McCrory. File photo

Playland’s carousel ride in repair after fire Rye Playland’s carousel ride is temporarily out of commission after a fire broke out up on top of its roof last weekend. According to Kathleen O’Connor, the commissioner of Westchester County Parks, Recreation and Conservation, engineers are currently working to repair the amusement park ride’s cupola and shingles, which fell apart during a fire that occurred around 4 p.m. on July 9. As many as 35 firefighters from five local departments responded to the incident, including the departments from the city of Rye, the town/village of Harrison, the town of Mamaroneck, and the villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont. During the episode, parkgoers were evacuated while the fire departments tended to the scene of shingles falling from the 102-year-old ride’s roof. No one was injured during the incident, officials said. According to Rye City Public Safety Commissioner Michael Corcoran, an electrical malfunction in the lighting fixtures caused the fire that burnt the ride’s roof. “The firefighters did an outstanding job and we’re glad that

One of Rye Playland’s oldest rides is temporarily out of commission until engineers resolve the results of a fire that occurred on July 9. The park’s carousel ride sustained damage to its roof and lost shingles. Photo courtesy Michael Corcoran

nobody was injured,” he added. As of press time, there is no timeline for when the ride will reopen and how much it will cost to fix.

The carousel arrived at the park when Playland first opened in 1928 and is one of seven original rides at the park. -Reporting by Franco Fino

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Humans are clever, but without intending to they have created massive sustainability problems for future generations. Fortunately, solutions to these global challenges are all around us. Biomimicry is an approach to innovation that seeks sustainable solutions to human challenges by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and strategies. The goal of biomimicry is to create products, processes, and policies—new ways of living—that are well-adapted to life on earth over the long haul. Join Joyce Kent from the Sheldrake Environmental Center on Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m., at the Larchmont Public Library, for this lecture and presentation about how the things we take for granted in nature can help us to develop a sustainable world. The core idea of biomimicry is that nature has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers. After billions of years of research and development, failures are fossils, and what surrounds us is the secret to survival. There are numerous examples of how nature has had a direct impact on human life including how the way geckos climb walls gave rise to surgical bandages that are painlessly removed and robots that can search for victims, how the inspiration for Velcro came from observing the spurs of a cocklebur, and studying how giraffes get blood to their heads helps us design spacesuits. Kent recently retired as the chairwoman of Science at New Rochelle High School where she taught a variety of science cours-

Joyce Kent from the Sheldrake Environmental Center will be doing a presentation about biomimicry at the Larchmont Public Library on July 27 at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy Facebook.com/Sheldrakeenvironmentalcenter

es for over 35 years. Her interest in biomimicry began when she introduced an elective course in sustainability. Since her retirement, she has been an environmental educator at Sheldrake Environmental Center and is active in LIRIC, Learning in Retirement at Iona College, where she continues

to teach seniors. For more information about the Sheldrake Environmental Center, visit Sheldrakecenter.org. For more information about this event or any of the other events at the Larchmont Public Library, visit Larchmontlibrary.org. (Submitted)

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County Dems push for immigration vote

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After a lengthy review process, Ralph’s Italian Ices & Ice Cream will be forced to shutter its doors, lacking proper approval from the village of Mamaroneck land use boards. Photo courtesy Meg Yergin

By FRANCO FINO Staff Writer Westchester County’s Democratic Caucus is mounting some political pressure in hopes of bringing to the floor a vote on legislation that would set forth a policy on immigration enforcement, despite it not even making it out of committee yet. While the bill is still awaiting approval in three separate committees—Budget and Appropriations, Legislation, and Public Safety and Social Services—the Democratic Caucus is pushing for the committees to approve the proposal in order to move forward on a late night vote of the full 17-member county Board of Legislators on Monday, July 17. County Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, a Hastings-on-Hudson Democrat, said that with the bill sitting in committee since February, it’s urgent to keep the bill “on track” and avoid letting it go unaddressed through the summer. “Trying to put this off at this time of year is very dangerous,” she said, explaining that there are only a few meetings throughout the remainder of the summer, which might lead to the bill being pushed off until September at the earliest. “If things get pushed back, it will be a tactical move for those opposed to the bill to kill it.” Known as the Immigration Protection Act, it aims to prevent the county’s emergency services from aiding the federal government in investigations made on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity and national origin. As of press time, eight Democratic lawmakers have pledged their support for the pending legis-

lation. The bill requires nine votes in order to pass through the Legislature and three additional votes to avoid a potential veto by County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican who is yet to take a public stance on the proposal. “It’s safe to say that most Republican legislators want to see some type of legislation on this,” said Matt Richter, the press secretary for the Republican Caucus, adding that it’s likely some will vote in favor of the bill when it’s finalized. “We hope that everything moves quickly, but it’s complicated stuff, and it might not be prudent to push a vote if people aren’t ready.” The legislation was initially pitched in February after uncertainty over whether or not Astorino would repeal an existing executive order relating to confidential information and immigration status that was signed by former County Executive Andy Spano, a Democrat, in 2006. In Westchester County government, the incumbent county executive can legally repeal any executive order made by one of his predecessors. The Democratic Caucus’ pending legislation was submitted in order to codify those existing policies adopted under Spano while also drawing from model ordinances put in place by the New York state attorney general’s office to alleviate concerns about the treatment of immigrants living in Westchester. Establishing an immigration policy came in response to a nationwide effort led by Republican President Donald Trump to deport undocumented immigrants. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, has

made 21,362 arrests from Jan. 20 through March 13 of this year, according to the most recent data from the federal agency, marking a 33 percent increase overall in arrests over the same time period last year. ICE arrested 16,104 people last year during the same window. In addition to Spano’s policy, the new legislation would also prevent county police officers and officials from honoring requests made by ICE and Customs and Border Protection, which do not give rise to probable cause, and protects Westchester from liability due to false arrests and imprisonments. County Legislator David Gelfarb, a Rye Brook Republican, told the Review that with the proposal not yet making it out of committee, it’s “unlikely” that there will be a vote on Monday, however. “I’m very supportive of immigrant rights, but right now there are too many unanswered questions on this and there still has to be some changes,” he said. “I don’t think there will be enough time for a vote.” This week, lawmakers met with Deputy County Executive Kevin Plunkett, commissioners from the departments of Social Services, Corrections, Public Safety, and Probation, and immigration advocates to discuss the proposal. According to Joe Sgammato, the press secretary representing the Democratic Caucus, at that meeting, which was held on July 10, several “minor” changes were suggested to the bill. County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, could not be reached for comment, as of press time. CONTACT: franco@hometwn.com

The owner of the local Ralph’s, Scott Rosenberg, a Long Island resident, called the decision “absurd” and said that an Article 78 seeking to overturn the village’s decision is likely. “They say the village is friendly but it’s not so friendly,” he said. “The mayor welcomed us and this is how they treated us; like criminals.” Rosenberg, who also opened a second Ralph’s location in North White Plains in June, said he doesn’t currently have a timeline for when he might file for

into a thorough review of the Building Department, and the processes and people involved in these decisions,” he said. “We’ve had to spend an inordinate amount of time and effort correcting [wrong decisions].” This month, the village moved forward with a request for proposals seeking a consultant to help evaluate current practices of the Building Department and how to improve its performance in the future.

a lawsuit, but said he will make a decision shortly. Meanwhile, scrutiny over the Mamaroneck Ralph’s has also brought the Building Department into the spotlight of village board discussions on land use and created an impetus for a more holistic assessment of proper procedures and protocols. Trustee Keith Waitt, a Democrat, said he hopes that the analysis of the Building Department will yield positive results. “[Ralph’s] is why the Democratic majority [is] looking

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The Review in collaboration with ArtsWestchester offers a rundown of art-related events throughout Westchester County. Find our Arts in the Area page featured once a month.

The art of civic engagement in Port Chester Ceramic artist Teddy Poneman, an artist-in-residence at Clay Art Center, is using his “Bowling Together” project to incentivize people to participate in civic engagement. Through this project, which was supported by one of ArtsWestchester’s Arts Alive grants, the artist is asking for people to complete four or more hours of volunteer work in Port Chester in exchange for a handmade bowl with a decal of one of the village’s landmarks. Approximately 200 bowls have been made, equating to at least 800 hours of volunteerism. On July 15, “Bowling Together” participants will attend an event at Clay Art Center at which they can pick up their bowls and see works on display, as well as meet and hear one another’s stories, during an open-to-the-public event. Explains Poneman, “It’s special when we can find common ground… this helps us to meet people with different stories and to expand our notions of community…. When we disagree, we might have a more nuanced and humanized understanding of ‘the other side.” The artist has sponsored community volunteer projects once a month since March, leading participants of all ages and backgrounds in cleanup projects. The artist will be accepting volunteers throughout July, until he runs out of bowls. Any remaining bowls will be sold for $20 each, with proceeds being donated to Port Chester organizations. For more information, visit bowlingtogether.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

A Palo Seco flamenco company at Kykuit Among its many roles, Tarrytown’s The Pocantico Center, which is managed by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, offers cultural events and lectures to the public as part of its support of artists and arts organizations in the greater New York City area.

These programs aren’t chosen by the fund, but rather by other nonprofit arts organizations that nominate artists for performances and residencies. While the fund’s support was previously limited to organizations in New York City, July 18 marks the first event that presents an artist based on a Westchester organization’s participation in the nomination process. Among the artists nominated by ArtsWestchester was flamenco dancer and choreographer Rebeca Tomás, pictured above, and her company, A Palo Seco. Under the artistic direction of Tomás, who was named one of ArtsWestchester’s “50 for 50” artists when the organization celebrated its 50th anniversary, the group will perform flamenco styles that range from the masculine Las Farrucas to the improvisational Bulerias on the Kykuit tennis lawn stage. Often performing with only singing or percussive accompaniment, Tomás is hailed for her ability to present the traditions of flamenco with an innovative and modern context. For more information, visit rbf.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

Last chance to experience street art exhibition ArtsWestchester’s “From the Streets” spring exhibition comes to a close on July 15. The exhibition chronicles the rise of street artists, from vandal to cultural trendsetter, by exploring the evolution of a subculture that has become a global movement. The murals, paintings, photographs, installations and more highlight works from legendary artists of the 1980s in addition to showcasing artists who create innovative works that are informed by those pioneers. The show, co-curated by Marc Leader and Melissa McCaig-Welles, displays the work of more than 35 artists in ArtsWestchester’s historic landmark building. On July 14, ArtsWestchester presents a screening of “Saving Banksy” in its gallery. Guests will mingle with artists and enjoy a drink while watching

a screening of the acclaimed documentary. The film follows a misguided art collector’s attempts to save a painting by renowned artist Banksy from destruction and the auction block. All proceeds from the event will benefit arts programming at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester. On July 15, “Sound Check” celebrates “From the Streets” with a closing party reception that will feature live music by local performers. The Shop at ArtsWestchester, open during gallery hours and programs (Tuesday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.), features works by artists from the greater New York area, including exhibiting artist Wane. With each exhibition, the shop is re-curated with new artist and designer products that complement artwork that is currently exhibited in the gallery. Docent-led tours of “From the Streets” are also available by appointment through July 15. For more information on the exhibition and events, visit artsw.org/fromthestreets. -Mary Alice Franklin

Caramoor’s 72nd season offers variety of performances Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, where emerging and established musicians alike shine equally bright, is home to both world premieres and beloved masterpieces. The center’s 72nd season continues through July 30, during which jazz, opera, country and classical music all take the stage. Selections of American roots music draw from soul, country and bluegrass genres and will feature country folk-rock star Emmylou Harris on July 22, while Broadway favorite Sutton Foster, pictured above, makes her Caramoor debut with a selection of songs from the Great American Songbook on July 29. Jazz offerings include the popular all-day Jazz Festival, presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 15. Bel Canto Young Artists, who receive vocal technique training before demonstrating their operatic talent in a set of performances, celebrates its 20th and final year at the center. They take the Caramoor stage one final time on July 23. Artist-in-residence Jason Vieaux will serenade his audience with classical guitar in the center’s Sunken Garden on July 27. The season finale on July 30 offers a performance by Orchestra of St. Luke’s with a program that includes Liszt and Schumann. For more information on these performances and others, visit caramoor.org.

‘Music in the Air’ happenings this summer ArtsWestchester’s “Music in the Air” initiative is your destination guide to affordable outdoor arts events taking place in Westchester County throughout the summer. “Music in the Air” is supported with funds from Westchester County government and is sponsored by Cross County Shopping Center. Below are some highlights for the summer season. Jazz Concerts at Lyndhurst Mansion: Lyndhurst

Mansion and Jazz Forum Arts present Sunset Jazz at Lyndhurst, a series of jazz concerts that are set directly on the sweeping lawns of the Lyndhurst Mansion in Tarrytown. Performers include the Rocky Middleton Sextet, Ayako Shirasaki Quartet, Bill Warfield & Hell’s Kitchen Funk Orchestra, and more. Performances take place on Thursday evenings through Aug. 24. For more information, visit lyndhurst.org. Emil Paolucci Summer Sounds Concert Series: New Rochelle Council on the Arts and New Rochelle Department of Parks and Recreation present the 10th season of the Emil Paolucci Summer Sounds concerts. The series showcases more than one dozen bands on the stage of the Hudson Park bandshell on consecutive Wednesdays and four Fridays through Aug. 30. Included in the lineup are Greetings From Anywhere, a band whose rootsrock hybrid reinterprets feel-good songs (July 21); New Rochelle Opera, which will perform opera and Broadway favorites (Aug. 2); and Dennis Bell Jazz NY ensemble, featuring vocalist Lynette Washington, which will present songs from the Great American Songbook (Aug. 9). For more information, visit newrochellearts.org. White Plains presents activities throughout the city: The city of White Plains’ “Neighborhood Nights” and “Noon Day Concert” series presents free outdoor events. Concerts will appeal to an array of musical tastes, from a Bill Joel cover band to the Motown classics of Alive-n-Kickin. Family-friendly movie screenings include “The Little Mermaid,” “Finding Nemo” and “Moana.” Noon Day Concerts take place on Thursdays at Renaissance Plaza and Neighborhood Nights take place on weekday evenings at parks throughout the city. For more information, visit cityofwhiteplains.com. Backyard Concerts at Katonah Museum of Art: Katonah Museum of Art turns the mid-week slump into a family-friendly night in its backyard on Wednesday, July 19. The museum will welcome guests to picnic in its sculpture garden as they listen to Westchester-based band Sir Cadian Rhythm, pictured above, play original rock, soul and jazz tunes. Mark di Suvero’s monumental sculpture “Rust Angel” is also on display in the sculpture garden. For more information, visit katonahmuseum.org. -Mary Alice Franklin

These articles appear in the July 2017 issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy of the full issue is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.

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The unwritten rulebook LIVE MIKE Mike Smith

The tricky thing about unwritten rules is that when edicts aren’t spelled out in black and white, it leaves an awful lot of room for gray area. Perhaps no sport in the world has more unwritten rules than baseball. Coming in at 284 pages long, the official Major League Baseball rulebook is certainly comprehensive, with copious guidelines concerning base running, balks and batter interference. But for well over 100 years, baseball—from the major leagues down to the game’s lowest levels—seems to exist in the margins, where the jurisdiction of the league’s officials ends and the philosophy of ballplayers, and fans, determine the lay of the land. This weekend, while I was taking photographs for the men’s baseball league I play in, I got the chance to watch a truly special pitcher take the mound. Brayan Trinidad, a 22-year-old

lefthander with a low 90s fastball and a devastating slider, put together his second-straight 16 strikeout game, dominating hitters throughout a nine-inning, one-hit performance that left the other team wringing their hands in despair. What made his performance even more remarkable is the fact that just two weeks prior, Trinidad was a weak-hitting middle infielder who threw right-handed. As it turned out, this pitcher was not, in fact, Trinidad, but a Dominican-born professional nicknamed “La Piedra de Nagua,” who was released by the Texas Rangers’ organization a few weeks earlier. Obviously, our league has pretty clearly defined rules on roster eligibility. The use of non-rostered players in league games is supposed to result in an automatic forfeit, and continued disregard of the rules can lead to a team’s season being terminated outright. But, again, this is baseball, so there’s always a question of how the rules get interpreted. Bringing in outside players is

nothing new; heck, even my team has done it in the past. But the unspoken agreement between teams is that it’s one thing to suit up someone’s 17-year-old cousin to ensure a shorthanded ballclub can field enough to play; it’s an entirely different matter to bring in a flame-throwing minor leaguer under an assumed identity for the playoff push. The losing manager, whose team needed that win to remain in the playoff hunt, lobbied league officials for some sort of judgment on the illegal player, and I don’t envy their decision at all. Sure, the move was against the rules, but if everyone’s willing to look the other way during other instances of rule-breaking, is it right to penalize this team just because their ringer could play? Depending on how you look at it, this is either part of the beauty of baseball, or a major problem with the sport. Why are steroid users considered cheaters, not worthy of a plaque in the Hall of Fame, while pitchers who used foreign substances on balls—think of Gaylord Perry—considered

Last weekend, Sports Editor Mike Smith saw a men’s baseball team bending the rules to pick up a win. But one of baseball’s strangest quirks is that even when something is illegal, it doesn’t always mean that it’s frowned upon. Photo/Mike Smith

to be nothing more than wily geniuses? How long is Jose Bautista allowed to stand at the plate after swatting a dinger before it means the next batter is going to get a fastball in the ribs? Why are superstars like Bryce Harper allowed to initiate brawls in the dugout with his teammates, while struggling catcher Miguel Montero was outright released after criticizing his pitch-

ers for their inability to shut down the running game? I understand that baseball’s unwritten rules might be confusing to some, but for me, that’s part of the charm of the game. Watching these conventions shift with time, seeing the way the game continually evolves through generations, gives the sport an appearance of a living, breathing entity, and I, for

one, embrace it. That is, unless we have to face “The Rock of Nagua” in the playoffs. If that happens, you’d better believe that I will be lobbying for a much stricter interpretation of the rules we actually happened to write down.

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Lindsay earns All-American honors Throughout her career on the water, local rower Lily Lindsay has put together an impressive list of accomplishments, competing locally as well as internationally. This past spring, the rising

Yale senior added to her resume, earning first-team All American honors from the Pocock Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. On June 13, Lindsay, a 2014 Harri-

Lily Lindsay rows for Yale in 2017. This season, Lindsay earned All American first-team.

son High School graduate, was one of 22 NCAA Division I rowers to earn firstteam All-American Honors, a tribute to her strong performance in the 2016-17 collegiate season. Lindsay, the only Bulldog to be awarded the exclusive honor, had a stellar spring rowing season, stroking Yale’s Varsity Eight to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championships on May 28 to help Yale place seventh at nationals— the highest finish for the program since 2010. In addition, Lindsay was part of the Varsity 8+ boat that captured a collegiate title at the prestigious Head of the Charles event last October. In order to receive first-team All American consideration, the local rower’s accomplishments in the water and a recommendation from her coaching staff were taken into consideration. As a high school student, Lindsay made her mark on the rowing scene, both locally and internationally. Competing primarily out of the Pelham Community Rowing Association, she qualified for the USRowing Youth Nationals four times, winning silver and bronze medals in the quadruple sculls. She was also selected to the USRowing Youth National team twice, winning a bronze medal in 2014 rowing pair in Hamburg, Germany,

Lily Lindsay, right, rows with a teammate during the 2016-17 collegiate season. Contributed photos

and participating in the Junior National Eight the previous year in Trakai, Lithuania, helping the USA boat place sixth. As she prepares for her senior campaign, Lindsay is spending the summer

in Washington, D.C., interning at the Office of National Environment Policy Act and training with the High Performance Program at the Potomac Boat Club. -Reporting by Mike Smith

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